Meetings are at 7.30 pm on most Wednesdays evenings at Bourne Hall in the Camelia room. Visitors are welcome to meetings (apart from workshops, critiques and zoom meetings) at £6 per person per visit. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please email eeagmembership@gmail.com.
Zoom meeting links will be emailed to members before the meeting.
4 Feb
Life model
An opportunity to draw
11 Feb
ZOOM – Encaustic wax demo
More about Lyn …
Living and working on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, Lyn works primarily with fine art encaustic wax. First used by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, Lyn discovered and fell in love with the medium upon returning to study at Weymouth College as a mature student in 2012. Her work has developed since then, encompassing themes related to the unique geology of Portland. From climate and environmental issues to personal observations responding to family, personal history and memory. She exhibits both locally and internationally and is a member of the International Encaustic Artists organisation (IEA), Dorset Visual Artists, and Artwey CIC.
A highly-rated tutor, she has taught and mentored artists and photographers from across the World in the unusual techniques of working with molten beeswax & damar resin as a medium. She offers personal workshops in her studio for beginners, experienced artists and photographers.
25 Feb
Illustrated talk – take 6 : INTERIOR
“take 6” is a series of lectures where I take a theme (INTERIOR in this case) and look at how six artists from different places and times have used that theme as inspiration.
The artists in this instance are:- VUILLARD, VAN EYCK, BACON, VAN GOGH, HOPPER, VERMEER. Some rooms are real, some imagined, some a combination of the two, but all show how an artist’s life and imagination can transform and be inspired by the interiors in which they live.
More about Ronnie …
Ronnie Ireland studied at The Open University, majoring in 20th Century Arts, History and Philosophy. He has exhibited work in Scotland, Northern England and now mainly in the Home Counties, where he now lives.
Ronnie is an experienced lecturer and gives well-researched talks on many art subjects.
4 Mar
Life model
An opportunity to draw – members only
Eloise, a female model, will pose unclothed. There will be some short poses and three longer ones. Bring your own art equipment. This will be untaught but members of the group are helpful and happy to give advice.
11 Mar
Members Art Social
Following on from the last book-club style meeting which was very enjoyable and a great way to discuss art and artists with others. Members are asked to bring a painting that they have completed or are working on, or a painting by someone else that they particularly like. And in small groups the painting will be discussed, and techniques shared. This is an informal and supportive setting and a great way to meet other members.
25 Mar
ZOOM Demo – a local scene in watercolour
Frank is a successful watercolour artist and teacher, he exhibits regularly and is a well-practiced demonstrator. This is the second time Frank has painted for Epsom and Ewell Art Group, the first time was back in 2024, also on Zoom.
A zoom link will be sent a couple of days before the demonstration.
1 April
Portrait workshop – members only
Robin will advise on producing a good portrait. He runs a life studio in Kingston on Tuesdays and Thursdays above Cass Art. He is a professional artist and life drawing teacher.
More about Robin …
Robin has been painting and teaching for many years and has work in private collections in the UK, Europe and the USA. He has featured in European teaching publications. Featured artwork for group art shows and prize-winning design for the London Group Centenary new logo and identity.
He has exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery. Bankside Gallery, the Mall and other London Galleries.
Robin is a passionate educator, his popular life workshops have been running since 2011.
8 Apr
Sara Dixon (Aka FingFlo)
Talk/demo – iPad art
This will mainly be a talk/demonstration and there is no pressure to participate.
Sara says: As most of my work is hand drawn on the iPad. I think it might be good to concentrate on fluid or as fun as iPad art, which can also be practised on a mobile phone should one wish. Drawings apps are incredibly good value and super easy to install, which might appeal to the audience.
If you are interested in participating in an exercise, please bring an iPhone or iPad to the meeting. Bourne Hall has free Wi-Fi which is easy to connect to.
More about FingFlo …
Every weekend FingFlo can be found at Broadway Market, in east London, selling their super colourful silk and cotton scarves and accessories.
Everything is digitally printed in the UK, in small batches. It cuts down on waste.
FingFlo only likes natural materials – so when your scarf has lived its lovely life it just disappears back to the earth.
BTW inspiration is everywhere
15 Apr
AGM
AGM, Brian Tipping Competition and Bring and Buy Sale. Plus a glass of wine or hot drink.
Brian Tipping prize competition for artwork in Black and White: this year’s subject is a portrait.
The AGM is a great chance to hear from your volunteer committee about the hard work they put in to keep the Art Group vibrant. We have more meetings and events than any other art group in the area! So we deliver great value for the membership fee.
Bring and buy sale. Please bring any good-condition art supplies which you wish to sell. They must be labelled with the price and your name so that a buyer knows who to pay. Please bring plenty of cash with you, whether you are a buyer or a seller.
29 Apr
Demo – watercolour still life – flowers
Passionate about colour and nature, artist and author Julie King will demonstrate her approach to painting fresh summer flowers in watercolour using both wet on wet and wet on dry techniques.
6 May
Workshop – Abstract Composition – members only
This will be an instructed workshop suitable for those who would like to experiment with a loose style of work. Please bring your own art materials.
13 May
Demonstration
Hashim is an inspiring artist who has a fabulous use of colour in his work. He has been a popular demonstrator for the group.
3 Jun
Life Model
An opportunity to draw – members only
Roshni, a female model, will pose unclothed. There will be some short poses and three longer ones. Bring your own art equipment. This will be untaught but members of the group are helpful and happy to give advice.
10 Jun
Talk
Dr Curtis Tappenden has been a creative professional for 37 years. As an illustrator he has worked in editorial publishing and national newspapers, advertising, theatre design, packaging, book illustration, and most recently new departures into reportage: drawing live at circuses and music concerts.
Curtis is also an established watercolourist, and was recently elected as a member to the Sussex Watercolour Society (SWS).
Alongside his practical art pursuits, Curtis is also a journalist, writer of 23 books on art practice, performing poet and course leader/lecturer at Reigate School of Art.
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